Running in tandem with the main events of NMS, these Breakout/Mentoring Sessions will allow delegates to have brief one-on-one brief conversations with professionals from all of the various professionals in attendance during each session and get answers to their questions as it pertains to their career. Sign up for these sessions are on a first come, first serve basis when registration opens beginning Monday evening, July 19th at the NMS Opening Night Party and are limited to the first 180 delegates who sign up for each session. Limit of one Summit per paid delegate attending NMS.

More confirmed speakers to come!

• 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  Session 1
  Tom Jackson (Onstagesucces.com)
  Your Live Show Will Make or Break Your Career: Meet Tom Jackson, the Leading Live Music Producer in the Music Industry
  
  Corey Denis (Not Shocking)
  There is No Spoon: Defining Your Strategy
  
  Linda Lorence-Critelli (SESAC)
  Songwriting: Understanding the Business of Words and Music. Explore New Opportunities for Today’s Entrepreneurial Songwriters
  
  Ralph Jaccodine (Manager)
  Management from the Trenches: All aspects of the music industry from fan/privately fundededprojects, radio, web, touring strategies explored and discussed.
  
  Shannon Schlappi (Rockdex)
  More Than Numbers: Identify and Curating Meaningful and Lasting Fan Relationships
  
  Rick Goetz (Musician Coaching)
  Growing Yet Simplifying Your a Sustainable Business in Music Both On and Offline
  
  Ariel Hyatt (Ariel PR)
  Ariel Can Help You Figure Out Your Next Move Online in 10 minutes flat!
  
  Marc Jacobson, Esq (Legal)
  How to Make Money Legally Both On and Offline
  
  Terri Williams (Jambase)
  
  Chris McDonald (Indie Feed)
  How to Capture the Attention of the Music Curation Gatekeepers, and Increase Your Chances of Being Discovered
  
  Jay Frank (Author, Future Hit DNA/CMT)
  The DNA of a Digital Hit: Tips on How Hit Songs in the Digital Age Differ from Years Past. Learn the Tricks to Make Your Songs Cut Through the Clutter
• 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
  Session 2
  Kissy Black (Lotus Nile)
  Build a Sustainable Business – Your career needs a solid foundation rooted in solid business practices designed to foster sustainability. Kissy Black will help you see where your business model needs an overhaul.
  
  Cassie Petrey (Crowd Surf)
  The Fan Tells The Band
  
  Karim Peter (IndieMerchandising)
  On tour, in stores, online – adapting your merchandise to maximize your sales channels
  
  Brian Carpizo (Eventric)
  Using Technology To Be Master Of Your Tour
  
  Michael Kauffman (Rightsflow-Limelight)
  Clearing Mechanical Licenses from a Publisher for as Little as Cheap as $15
  
  Joe Serling, Esq (Legal)
  The Real Deal: The Legal Music Biz 2010
  
  Darren Gallop (Marcato Digital Solutions)
  This Manager will give you Advice on how to set realistic goals and a Strategy based on Your Music and Resources
  
  Emily White (Manager, Whitesmith Entertainment)
  Advice on Management in the Modern Music Industry
  
  Phil Sarna (Phil Sarna Business Mgmt)
  Business Management for Dummies-Music Business Edition
  
  Pam Workman (Workman Entertainment)
  Beyond PR: Building Your Band and Brand In The New Music Business
  
  Colin Willis (Next Big Sound)
  Measure, Compare and Improve: Using Data to Inform Future Decisions